Nationwide — Erihanna Sackor, a 19-year-old woman, was arrested at Heathrow Airport after officials found nearly $567,000 worth of cannabis hidden in her suitcase. She later admitted she had agreed […]
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"She Can Too" Apparel Collection Puts Spotlight on 350,000 Black Women Who've Been Fired This Year
New design empowering streetwear for girls and women that combines our message of encouragement and movement. Nationwide — EMIY Apparel has announced their new social justice collection called She Can […]
Award-Winning Black Author Releases Children's Book About Sickle Cell Disease
Nationwide — Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a Counselor Educator and multi-award-winning children’s book author, has a children’s book entitled Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Sickle Cell Disease that explores […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Whose Video Game Can Save Your Business
Virtual Apothecary creates gamified workspaces for groups to gather intentionally and safely Nationwide — When Jerrica T. Mills, the Founder and CEO of Virtual Apothecary, found herself grounded in 2020 […]
Pregnant Black Woman Shot, Killed on the Same Day She Was Set to Give Birth
Nationwide — India Kinamore, a 26-year-old African American woman from Colerain, Ohio who was pregnant, was shot and killed inside her home back in March 2023, on the same day […]
Black Woman Gets Bullied for Posting Selfies, But Refuses to Delete Them
Nationwide — Naomie Pilula, who is from Zambia, went viral after posting a selfie in June that drew more than 530,000 comments on Instagram. Most of them mocked her looks, […]
27-Year-Old Black Mom of Nine Children Shot to Death in Chicago
Nationwide — Tia Bell, a 27-year-old African American mother of nine children from Chicago, was shot and killed in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. She was among three people killed […]
Tennis Legend Venus Williams Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Tennis superstar Venus Williams is being honored with a Barbie Inspiring Women doll that celebrates all of her Grand Slam victories and her fight for gender equality in […]
White Husband Gets 72 Years for Killing His Black Wife, Leaving Her Unrecognizable
Nationwide — When Jenean Chapman, a 46-year-old African American woman from Dallas, Texas, was found dead in her apartment in October 2023, her family was left stunned and devastated. She […]
Newborn Baby Whose Mom Was Brain Dead When She Gave Birth is Still Fighting for His Life
Nationwide — Adriana Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, was declared brain dead earlier this year after a sudden medical emergency, and her mother is now raising her voice while caring for […]
42-Year-Old Black TV News Anchor from Mississippi Dies Suddenly
Nationwide — Celeste Wilson, a weekend anchor for WAPT in Mississippi, died suddenly from a heart attack. She had recently joined the station, where colleagues admired her professionalism and warmth. […]
Black School Bus Monitor Injured During an Attack by a Student and Her Mom
Nationwide — Tamika Jackson, a school bus monitor from New Orleans, Louisiana, was hospitalized after she was allegedly attacked by a student and the student’s mother during a dispute over […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Stirs Up Emotions With Powerful "I Don't Have a Dad" Poem
Nationwide — Shannon Wright, a 12-year-old African American girl, moved audiences after performing her poem “I Don’t Have a Dad” at the Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant. The piece […]
Black-Latina Entrepreneur Makes History, Helps 32 Families Become Homeowners in 10 Months
Nationwide — Crystal Mestres-Bishop, a proud Afro-Latina real estate agent and licensed mortgage loan officer based in New Jersey, is making waves in the housing industry — all while being […]
Three Black Siblings Create Heartfelt Children’s Book to Honor Late Grandfather and Celebrate Elders
Nationwide — Three African American siblings from Rockford, Illinois, – Antonia Royal-Whitmore, Darby Whitmore, and Royal Whitmore – were determined to keep his spirit alive when their grandfather, Morris Royal […]
Black Parents Launch AI-Powered Platform to Help Families Homeschool Smarter
Cocoa Classroom Makes Personalized, Standards-Aligned Learning Accessible to All Families—No Teaching Degree Required Nationwide — Michael Roebuck and his wife, Regina Snape-Roebuck, an African American couple from Las Vegas, Nevada, […]
Black Author Compiles Real-Life Stories About People Who Met Their Biological Dads as Adults
Nationwide — What if the truth you never knew about your father was the key to your healing? That piercing question drives MACnificently Made, a groundbreaking anthology compiled by transformational […]
Black Family Speaks Out After Their 92-Year-Old Mom Dies from Antibiotics
Nationwide — An African American family from Orange County, California, is speaking out about the untimely death of Dolores Owens, a 92-year-old woman who they say died after being administered […]
First Black Woman in Alabama to Open a Degree-Granting College Hosts First Graduation Ceremony
Nationwide — History was made last month as 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College celebrated a powerful milestone: its first anniversary as a state-authorized, degree-granting institution, and the graduation […]
Black Woman Invents Bluetooth Device and App to Prevent Parents from Leaving Kids in Hot Cars
Nationwide — Patricia Morgan, an African American mother, grandmother, and inventor, is raising funds for Ruby SOS, a bold new concept she created that prevents parents from accidentally leaving their […]
Male Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Raping a 73-Year-Old Dying Grandmother
Nationwide — Chappel Lee, an African American male nurse from Atlanta, Georgia, has been arrested nearly a year after allegedly raping 73-year-old patient Eva Lay while she was hospitalized in […]
47-Year-Old Black Woman Who Naturally Delivered Triplets is Doing Great 11 Years Later
Nationwide — Sharon Lewis, an African American woman from Miami, Florida, made headlines 11 years ago when she naturally gave birth to triplets at age 47. Now 58 years old, […]
Slutty Vegan Restaurant Owner Pinky Cole Sued for $87K in Unpaid Rent
Nationwide — Popular Atlanta-based Black-owned restaurant Slutty Vegan is facing a lawsuit that claims owner Pinky Cole owes more than $87,000 in rent and fees for two properties on Edgewood […]
Black Mom Demands Answers After Her Teen Son Was Run Over By a Police Cruiser
Nationwide — Kaychia Bell, an African American mom from Leland, Mississippi, is still seeking answers more than a year after her 17-year-old son, Kadarius Smith, was run over and killed […]
Trump Fires First Black Woman Federal Reserve Governor. She Denies He Has the Authority
Nationwide — President Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook, however, has refused to step down, arguing the president does not have the […]
Couple Arrested After Their 11-Year-Old Daughter Gives Birth at Home
Nationwide — A couple from Muskogee, Oklahoma, is facing serious charges after an 11-year-old girl in their care gave birth at home. Authorities say the child, who was 36 weeks […]
Black Nonprofit Founder Launches Partnership to Ensure That Babies Who Lose Their Moms During Childbirth Still Receive Human Milk
15 Human Milk Banks partner with award-winning Maternal Health Advocate to provide immediate access to donor milk and to create an ounce-for-ounce national donation network for infants impacted by the […]
Black Woman Killed By Her Husband Just One Month After Asking for Restraining Order
Nationwide — Latricia Green, an African American woman from Detroit, Michigan, was shot and killed by her ex-husband at the hospital where she worked, just one month after she tried […]
Dad and Son from Alabama Charged with Stealing $774K From Elderly Woman
Nationwide — Father and son Charles and Dillon Cook, who are from Mobile, have been accused of stealing $774,000 from an elderly woman’s retirement account after gaining her trust through […]
3-Year-Old Girl Still Fighting for Her Life After Surviving Car Crash in a Lake
Nationwide — A 3-year-old African American girl named Hailey from Spalding County, Georgia, is in critical condition after a car crash left her severely injured. The driver, her godmother Nafeeza […]
Black Teen Inventor of Gabby Bows Lands Retail Deal in 600 Claire's Stores
Nationwide — Gabby Goodwin invented GaBBY Bows, the first and only anti-slip double-face double-snap barrette at the age of seven with her mom, Rozalynn, and holds three U.S. patents. The […]
Trump Wants Black Federal Reserve Governor to Resign. She Responds
Nationwide — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected Donald Trump’s demand that she should resign over mortgage fraud allegations. As the first Black woman to serve on the Fed board, […]
Two Black Sisters Still Missing from Their Adoptive Home Nearly Three Years Later
Nationwide — Tamara Perez, 15, and her sister Iris Perez, 14, have been missing from their adoptive home in Prudenville, Michigan, since June 28, 2023. Authorities, including the FBI, continue […]
Black Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, has announced that Kaylenne Brown, founder of Plant-Based Eatz LLC, has been named the winner of the Pathways to Success Pitch […]
White Mom of Three Convicted of Killing Husband with Fentanyl for Insurance Money
Nationwide — Kouri Richins, a mother of three from Utah, has been found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl and committing insurance fraud, crimes prosecutors said she planned to […]
Elderly White Woman Not Charged After Shooting at Black Man's Car for No Reason
Nationwide — Diane Durgin, a 67-year-old white woman from New Hampshire, is facing a civil rights lawsuit for shooting at a Black man’s car after he drove onto her property […]
Black Teen Sisters Who Went Missing Six Months Ago Have Been Found Safe
Nationwide — Two sisters, Tyra Lively and Tatianna Lively, who are from Jacksonville, Florida, went missing six months ago but were found safe ten days after their disappearance. Authorities confirmed […]
5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital
Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]
Meet the Black Baby Who Weighed 25 Pounds When He Was Only 7 Months Old
Nationwide — Jaxson, an African American baby from New York City, is capturing hearts online after a video shows him weighing 25 pounds at just 7 months old. His aunt’s […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care
Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]
Black Mom of Six Mourns Her 4-Year-Old Son Died in Hit-and-Run Incident
Nationwide — Harmonie Wright, an African American mother from Brooklyn, New York, lost her 4-year-old son, Zachariah, in a hit-and-run near Brookdale Hospital Thursday morning. She recounted the terrifying moment […]
White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]
Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument
Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]
Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]
A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911
Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]
Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly
Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]
Woman Made 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns, Racked Up $266K in Store Credits
Nationwide — Tracy A. James, a woman from Medina County, Ohio, carried out more than 1,700 fraudulent merchandise returns at Home Depot stores across several states. Authorities say the scheme […]
Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop
Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]
White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash
Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]
Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Impregnating 12-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — Isaiah Monroe, a man from Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to decades in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, which resulted in her pregnancy. He will also remain […]
Mom Names Her Baby After Police Officer Who Helped During Her Delivery
Nationwide — Kashanna Legette, an African American mother from New York City, went into labor before she could reach the hospital. Nearby police officers helped deliver her baby, and she […]
Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B
Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]
How a Black Female Podcast Host Broke into the Top 1% Globally — No Ads, No PR, Just Real Conversations
The show’s rapid rise reflects a shift toward realness in an era driven by optics and algorithms. Nationwide — In a digital world driven by optics and algorithms, authenticity is […]
Black Tech Founder Launches AI Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable, Scalable Businesses
Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise across the United States, many founders are building successful businesses without the systems needed to sustain long-term growth. Black tech founder Lakeisha […]
Epstein's Prison Guard Googled Him Minutes Before His Death, Received $5K Deposit
Nationwide — Tova Noel, who worked as a prison guard at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, reportedly conducted a search for Jeffrey Epstein on her cell phone minutes […]
Husband Accused of Killing His Paraplegic Wife, Says He Didn't Like Her
Nationwide — Justin Martez Seals, a 39-year-old man from Birmingham, Alabama, is accused of setting his paraplegic wife’s home on fire because he did not like her, killing 32-year-old Mekayla […]
Body of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Found in a Suitcase, Her Mom Faces Murder Charges
Nationwide — Mila Chatman, an 8-year-old African American girl from Cleveland, Ohio, was found buried in a suitcase alongside her half-sister. Authorities have arrested their mother, Aliyah Henderson, 28, who […]
Mom Arrested for Leaving Her 5 Kids Alone in a Car With a Firearm While She Delivered Food
Nationwide — Tonya Charisse-Annice, a 41-year-old African American mother from Detroit, Michigan, is facing multiple charges after leaving her five children alone in a car with an unsecured gun. During […]
Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime
Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]
Two Black Women Educators Taught a Black History Marathon for 33 Hours to Break a World Record
Nationwide — Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn Ebron, two African American educators from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, taught a Black history class for 33 hours straight in an attempt to set a world […]
Founder to Host Free Workshop in Atlanta for Black Women in Honor of International Women’s Day
Her “Create Your Ideal Life” workshop will help Black women get unstuck, gain clarity, and build a roadmap for their next chapter Nationwide — In celebration of International Women’s Day, […]